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The Body is Not an Apology -- The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
Sign My Name to Freedom by Betty Reid Soskin
Raising White Kids -- Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America by Jennifer Harvey
Anxious To Talk About It -- Helping White Christians Talk Faithfully About Racism by Carolyn B. Helsel
Mothers of Massive Resistance -- White Women and the Politics of White Supremacy by Elizabeth Gillespie McRae
What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte
Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot
The Burden -- African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery
ed. by Rochelle Riley

Participating in a mini drum circle 🥁 under the New Moon on Thursday reminded me how much I need specific things in my life. 🙏 I haven't been making meditation as much of a priority the past month, and I've definitely noticed a difference. 🕰 Even just five minutes every morning is night and day with my mental state and physiology. It's pretty alarming how something that takes so little time can have such a humongous impact on us. 🌸 I talk about meditation and other things you can do in your Magical Morning Routine on my blog (link in my Stories). 💻 Uncustomary.org #uncustomaryinthewild#uncustomaryselflove

You are a magical human being.
Your body has defied laws and words, lines on papers, and on maps. You crossed these lines and now find yourself in a strange place, that you have somehow built a home out of.
In order to make this home real, you have had to find a way to live, a way to connect,and a way to survive. Many of us did this, without speaking the local language. All of us did this, in fear. Yet, through these obstacles you have survived, and are here, living and breathing and still traveling in many ways. Read Full Article in story! #radicalselflove#magical#undocumented

I've learned to fall in love with my own healing journey
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The road was once so bumpy and rocky
Sometimes I look back and almost can't believe I made it through
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I used to be afraid to look back
Fearful that if I glanced behind me I'd trip and fall and spiral back into the pain I was once in
That somehow it would negate all the progress I worked so hard for, as if somehow I'd forget everything I had learned
And when I finally did turn around to reflect, I'd cringe at where I once was
Almost ashamed of the darkness I fell into
Embarrassed at the agony
When those around me seemed so happy and carefree
But today I no longer harbor that fear
Of the darkness, of the journey
And now when I reflect back, I do so with lightness in my heart
With compassion and profound love for my past self
And I thank her for doing so much of the work that's led us (me) here today in this moment in time
It took a lot to emerge from the darkness
To find the strength to push forward even when I couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel
And now when I enjoy the beauty of life, I embody this from a grounded place
A place of knowing that life isn't always happy and perfect
But the darkness is what makes the light real
We can't have light without the darkness
And I believe to be truly happy and aware, we can't pretend the darkness doesn't exist
So the next time you feel like you had a bad day
Remember that it may be shaping you for a greater capacity to love in the future
A deeper understanding of what you want in life
And ultimately more freedom, truth and happiness
#freedomtruthhappiness#radicalselflove#shivashakti#yogaonandoffthemat#fromdarknesstolight

Disappointment is a weird emotion. Part of me wants to feel validated that it's okay to feel this way, part of me just feels sad, part of me feels like this is so unfair. Really, every disappointment is a practice in remembering that external forces (including people!) are not responsible for our joy. 🌈 It also helps to keep filling up your rainbow bag of self-care tricks so you're prepared to potentially distract and nurture yourself with things that fill up your spirit. // 📷: @maurahousley

Self reminder - 10 / 90. Perspective Shift Time. Self Empowerment time. Ready? After a morning spent in an inversion workshop, I had the opportunity to really think about choice & fear. Life is 10% about what happens to you - the reality is what really matters is the 90% & how YOU (ME) WE react to that 10%. The ninety looks like, trusting your gut and making choices that are safe for you, the ninety is using boundaries, walking away, choosing to not listen to anything that fucks with your vibe. Acting with integrity, building resilience and character, being kind. I'm not sure I'd have said this 5 years ago. I might have wondered while hanging out in a fear place or an injustice place due to my 10% experience, what's wrong with me? Or perhaps what did I do? Even what could I have done differently. With scrutiny, today I ask those questions with curiosity. Being upside down allows for a fresh perspective. I decided that my 90 is commited to being firm in self love, puting my foot down, and boundaries up. Shit happens, litterally life can be so messy and hard and unfair and sometimes failure happens. What my 90 looks like today, acceptance and persistence. I choose my ending. I choose my outcome. I am in charge of me. Moral of the story, We all are.
#radicalselflove#nomore#feminism#strength#womenempowerment#bekind#warrior#inversion#yogisofig#yoga#yogis#bossbabe#entrepreneurlifestyle#masterofmyfate#captainofmysoul

Happy Saturday peeps! @daniellelaporte is always such a great inspiration. This has been my mantra lately. Changing the game means changing the way we do things. Our mind can be our own worst enemy if we don’t learn it’s tricks - strategy and planning have been great tools for implementing change. And taking action on new and exciting projects! Follow hunches and things that are fun and interesting! Besides unicorns in my Etsy shop, I had an awesome interview with @mor.wares this week and I’m so excited to edit and share that on my YouTube channel this coming week!

Does anybody else get like SUPER excited when they stick to their grocery list?😁🙋‍♀️ That’s totally me today☝️ I actually set the intention this month to make it a no-spend month and only buy things I needed👊 The grocery store is where I struggle the most because I’m a wanderer (anybody else?😆) Okay, maybe I struggle at Target a little too much too🙈
BUT I have successfully made several trips to Target and the grocery store and stick to my list every time🤸‍♀️🎉 PROUD OF ME🙌
The key: don’t even look and don’t wander🤣 Just go straight to what you need and leave.
Anybody else have any tips to help reduce spending?👇 #TargetIsMyWeakness

Thank you @galadarling for your words of wisdom last night. For me there where two big aha moments 1️⃣ we are always discovering ourselves, be curious and playful and make it fun! 2️⃣ Risk is where the magic is.
Sabrina 💜
#skyhighandbelieve

So you might have noticed a significant increase in the amount of photos of me on here, and I thought I’d share the reason behind that with you, and the simple fact that there almost always more than meets the eye when it comes to how we see ourselves.
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Let me begin by saying I don’t like this photo of me. However, 4 months ago I went back into therapy, something I’ve had before and something I think most people would massively benefit from. The reason for me going was in the first instance to deal with my delayed handling of grief, but secondly to deal with my own feelings about me as a person.
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It’s easy to believe that the ones who share the most of themselves are the ones who are most secure, and whilst I am certainly no wallflower, my opinions of myself differ vastly from what I imagine people believe them to be.
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Therapy is teaching me to see myself as I am, not as I wish others to see me. Although this photo is on my blog it’s the bottom photo because the flaws I see in it are so vast that I used to hardly be able to look at it. Those perceived flaws do not vanish simply because I don’t look at the photo, in fact by hiding away the parts of me that I think are flawed gives those thoughts more power. So I won’t tell you the reasons I don’t like this photo of me, because that would be me pushing my own agenda and views of myself onto you, rather than to allow you to see me how you want to. To see me how you know me.
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Therapy is teaching me a lot, mostly it’s teaching me that I have already within me everything I need to find peace, I just need to give those parts oxygen.
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#LoveYourself#HappySelves#EmbraceYourFlaws#Selfie#RadicalSelfLove#MoreThanYouBelieve#WanderFolk#PostItForTheAesthetic#PursuePretty#PursueHappy#ALifeOfIntention#ALifeOfAdventure#documentyourday#DistractionsAndInspirations#HowIHue#NestAndFlourish#AQuietStyle#AStillLife#VerilyMoment#AdventurePlanning#BeginAgain

BRB. I’m busy. 👐🏼 | Self-care doesn’t need to be done in grand gestures, or large time-blocked hours in order for it to “work.” It doesn’t need to be an Instagrammable event or a luxurious expenditure of your hard-earned dollars. It can simply mean taking advantage of a rainy Saturday and unwinding with your favourite book while (not so) subtly hinting to your S.O. to fill up your cup 🍷💁🏼‍♀️💗 #selfcaresaturday

{WORKING WITH THE CRITIC} // I'd venture to say that all of us have a running monologue happening in the back of our minds throughout the day. You know, the peanut gallery commentary on everything you do, how you look, what others might be thinking, and more. And often, that voice can be critical, unkind or downright nasty.
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What I'd like to remind you, however, is that this voice, your Inner Critic, isn't You. It's a PART of you, an overdeveloped defense mechanism that's actually trying to keep you safe. Your critic's logic might be something like, "Hey, I'll ensure that you have the best chance of being loved/accepted/included/successful by motivating you with negativity and being harsh to you so others won't have to be". This might not sound logical, but the Critic keeps this up because it's probably worked in the past.
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When we are able to recognize the Critic as a separate PART, by externalizing it and even giving it a name (a great strategy one on my clients shared!), we can actively engage with it without being run by it. We can practice a bit of Self Compassion.
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Try this: next time your Critic acts up, ("Did you seriously just say that in an interview? No wonder you can't get hired- you're completely incompetent"), rather than BELIEVING this voice, speak directly to it in a way that recognizes it's intention, but makes room for a more loving interpretation of the situation: "Hey, Cruella, I know you're trying to protect me, and I appreciate that, but your input isn't necessary right now. I'm struggling and a bit frustrated at the moment, and that's ok, it's a part of life. This job search isn't going to get me down". Do you feel a bit more space, a little more in control and optimistic? The truth is, we take bigger risks and grow more when we motivate ourselves with kindness rather than criticism.
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So...what will you name your critic?

One year ago today, I left work during my lunch break to see my OBGYN because I was feeling unusual cramps and tenderness, and I found out I was 7 weeks pregnant. I was alone, had no suspicions of pregnancy, and had to go back to work afterward. After telling my family, (I have a blog post about how I felt) I cried for days until I realized I had been given the biggest gift a woman could receive. I thought I wasn’t ready, but it later set in that God would only give me a gift He knew belonged to me at that moment. And here we are. One year later with a 4 month old queen to show for it. One of the most life-changing days of my life. A day I felt alone, but was clueless to the fact that I would embark on a journey to really coming into my own, my womanhood, my motherhood.

A powerful first post from our brand rep @girlgerm 🙌❤️
“A while back I wouldn't have went out with leggings on. I wouldn't have posted a picture that's "unflattering" of my tummy. I wouldn't have went on this jaunt around a forest because I'd be worried people would judge me and my size if I dared not be able to skip up the hills. But I did it all. It's my body, my vessel and I love it. I refuse to miss out on experiences or shame the body that society teaches me to hate. Be it lingerie, 10/10 glamour or comfy clothes I will love my body. Eliminate body hate.
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Absolutely love this shirt from @bloodynorapam. Both the message and how wonderfully soft it is. Cosy!” - @girlgerm .
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#eliminatebodyhate#bodylove4all#selfloveclub#loveyourselfmore#nobodyshame#radicalselflove#selflovejourney#embraceyourbody#effyourbodystandards